Review on Sigma 19Mm F2 8 Mount 440965 by Stanisaw Lipowski ᠌

Name: Sigma 19Mm F2 8 Mount 440965
Item: Sigma 19Mm F2 8 Mount 440965
Rating: 4

July 04, 2023

I like it, thanks for the quality product.

In general, a good lens to replace the whale Olympus 14-42. If you shoot during the day and need an inexpensive lens with fast autofocus, then this sigma is better than the Lumix 20/1.7ii. If you need maximumcommpactness, sharpness and aperture, then the Lumix 20 / 1.7ii is better.
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Pros

1. The lens is sharper than the whale lens, has more aperture. 2. 19mm universal focal length (38mm equivalent). 3. The picture is obtained with good contrast and colors, HA are hardly noticeable. 4. Focuses much faster and quieter than the Lumix 20/1.7ii pancake. 5. There is a case and a hood included. Comfortable grip with a hood on. 6. Costs moderate money relative to Lumix 20/1.7ii.

Cons

1. The lens is quite large in size. The same Sigma 30 / 2.8 is more compact. 2. The camera with this lens turns on slowly. Turning on takes 3 seconds, which is not the case with other lenses. 3. In the off state, it rattles the insides (like the rest of the sigma). 4. The front lens is convex - if there is no lens hood, it is easy to scratch it. 5. The picture is less sharp than with Lumix 20/1.7ii. Especially noticeable at the edges of the frame. 6. The focal length of 19mm at f/2.8 does not allow you to shoot portraits with bokeh. 7. The focus ring is easy to scroll by itself. 8. The lens is rare on the secondary, unlike Sigma 30 / 2.8.